2003 Honda Accord Steering Problems
- 67
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
Among these 67 stored complaint records:
- 5 indicate a crash
- 2 indicate injury
- 4 indicate fire
- 1 indicate a death
What owners report
- power steering · 56 records
- steering hose · 18 records
- steering wheel · 14 records
- steering pump · 10 records
- steering fluid · 9 records
- high pressure · 5 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 14 |
| 100–150k mi | 14 |
| 1–30k mi | 14 |
| 150–400k mi | 12 |
| 30–60k mi | 2 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Steering
I take my honda to the dealership every 5,000 miles for maintenance. I was involved in an accident in august 2008 - someone hit my driver side rear. The wheel was bent and my steering wheel was turned 90 degrees. After it was repaired, i took my car to the dealership for the 5,000 mile checkup. They balanced and rotated the tires. That is when i found out the wheel was bent. Went to my mechanic and he told me the…
Crash reported
ODI 10255887
Steering
Similar to the recent acura tsx recall, my 2003 honda accord has the same similarities with the power steering hose. I was told by an honda dealership that a hole has developed on my power steering hose. Any time i turn the car there is a noise that the car makes, this is extremely noticeable in cooler weather. Due to the high quote my honda dealership quoted me on, i have yet to fix the problem that my car has had…
ODI 10328212
Steering
Dt*: the contact stated while traveling 20 mph, the steering wheel locked up, causing the vehicle to hit two parked vehicles. The service dealer was unable to duplicate the issue to locate the problem. There was a police report taken, and no injuries were sustained. Updated 12/28/06. *jb
Crash reported
ODI 10173903
Steering · Suspension
I am experiencing a steering vibration during stops in my 2003 honda accord lx sedan with automatic transmission. I have contacted a honda dealer and they were not able to provide a cause for this and said noting is wrong with my honda. I have seen that there is a nhtsa id #10000990 tbs reported about the steering vibration issue. My car has only 33k miles on it. I believe honda should fix the problem. *jb
ODI 10184875
Body · Steering · Wheels
Have been involved in 3 accidents where i feel that air bag should have deployed, resulting in extra damages and injury that wasnt treated
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 11054296
Steering
2003 honda accord (ex) consistently pulls to the right. Vehicle drifts at medium speed (35-45 mph) and is accompanined by vibration in the steering wheel. Steering is remarkably less responsive, particularly in right turns. All-wheel alignment and balancing of tires did not remedy the problem, and in fact has made the problem more noticeable. Loss of confidence in the reliability of the vehicles steering system…
ODI 10064080
Steering
Steering rack. I bough my car in october 2003, and have about 6000 miles now. Back in december, for couple of days in the morning, when it was really cold, ~18-20f, car's steering got tighter and once steering wheel was turned even a little, would not come back automatically back but i had to pull it back. Later in the day, when it got warmer, it got better(although not perfect) . Again this happenened at higher…
ODI 10057002
Steering
2003 honda accord pulls right/left during normal driving at 65 mph. The car is difficult to keep in line, wallows back and forth. The car only has 1000 miles on the odometer. Dealer claims that they have never hear of this problem. *la
ODI 10046923
Driveline · Steering
I was traveling on the interstate and my gas pedal locked, then my steering system, followed by the gas pedal. I was surrounded by huge trucks and was traveling with small children and was able to stop the car. I then repeatedly smashed the brake pedal and forced the steering to stir me to the side of the road the car went into the ditch and came to a fairly abrupt stop. When i arrived to the dealership, they told…
1 death
ODI 10043052
Automatic Transmission · Steering
Reading complaints in your website will support my claim that i had experienced a sudden speed while on reverse without putting pressure on the gas pedal. I must have experienced it today thrice. The first two i ignored but the third one had me looking at your website. I can't wait to file a complaint since this is an urgent safety issue especially when you live where kids freely plays. I'm calling the dealership…
ODI 10039029
Steering
While driving, the steering failed which caused the consumer to lose control of the vehicle. *jb
ODI 10038635
Steering
I purchased a brand new honda accord v6 on 4/26/03, since this date my car has been back into the dealership for a pulling to the right 5 times. I have filed a complaint with american honda corp, better business bureau, california bureau of automive repairs and spoke to a lemon law attorney. After reading all of the complaints on this web site for the same issue with these cars, i truely believe i bought a lemon!!…
ODI 10030463
Steering
Vehicle pulls to the right. I have taken car in for a wheel alignment a week after i bought it. Again, after 2 months since it was services, same problem arises.
ODI 10028791
Steering
Consumer was having problems with the steering while driving, it caused a car accident. Manufacturer was not contacted at the time of this call. Dealer was contacted, and stated they could not find anything wrong with the vehicle. *ak the consumer's wife was driving the vehicle when suddenly the steering wheel could not be controlled, the vehicle had gone back and forth and caused her to hit the tires of the semi.…
Crash reported
ODI 10024267
Antilock · Steering · Suspension
Vehicle drifts to the right. Dangerous on interstates when traveling @ 70mph. Must constantly hold vehicle in lane. Also problems with brakes grabbing when stopping. Dealer adjusted subframe and replaced brakes. Vehicle is still extremely sensitive to road crowning. Dealer said the drift is better but not perfect. I'm still concerned with safety of vehicle.
ODI 10081287
Engine And Engine Cooling · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Steering · Vehicle Speed Control
I purchased this honda accord 2003 in april 2003. From the very beginning i noticed a rambling noise on the engine, foul smell, vibration on the steering wheel and squeaking brakes. Also when i brake the car seems to accelerate like the idle is too fast. I reported it immediately to my honda dealer and they told me to take it to any honda dealer. I took it to honda in gleandale and after inspecting it they told me…
ODI 10049205
Automatic Transmission · Steering
I have a '03 accord. At 776 mi noticed car pulling to the left. Penske honda in ontario, ca said it the front tire is bad. Had the tire replaced by a tire dealer. Came back at 2251 mi to report car pulling to the right. Penske honda just adjusted all tire pressures. Went back at 2693 mi to complain rear wheels visibly misaligned and also vibration at the steering wheel when idling. Penske honda performed 4 wheel…
ODI 10056384